LASPNET and Uganda Law Society Mobilise Nation for Access to Justice Run

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET), in partnership with the Uganda Law Society (ULS), is set to host the first-ever Access to Justice (A2J) Run on 29th November 2025 at the Law Development Centre (LDC) Grounds in Makerere. The highly anticipated event, themed “Run4Justice,” aims to spotlight barriers to justice in Uganda, create widespread awareness on legal aid and pro bono services, and raise funds towards the construction of the much-needed Legal Aid House, which will strengthen LASPNET’s institutional operations and long-term sustainability.

The run will start at 6:00am, featuring 3km, 5km, and 10km categories open to the general public, legal professionals, civil society organisations, and corporate teams. Organisers expect at least 5,000 runners to participate in what they describe as a landmark event in Uganda’s justice sector calendar.

A Unified Movement for Justice

On the sidelines of the Run, LASPNET will host a Legal Aid Open Day where Legal Aid Service Providers (LASPs) will offer free legal assistance, information, and advisory services to individuals facing land disputes, family matters, criminal issues, commercial conflicts, and other justice-related challenges.

Simultaneously, the Uganda Law Society will coordinate a Sports and Fun Day for lawyers, promoting physical and mental wellness within the legal fraternity.

These combined activities reflect a holistic approach—bringing together public engagement, legal empowerment, wellness, and community-building under one umbrella.

The event will be graced by Owekitiibwa David F.K Mpanga, the Buganda Kingdom Minister for Lands and Properties, who will serve as the Chief Runner. He will represent Owekitiibwa Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro (Premier) of Buganda Kingdom.

He will run alongside prominent “front runners” drawn from:

Judiciary

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)

Uganda Police Force

Development partners

Corporate entities

Faith-based organisations

Civil society groups

The wide representation underscores the collective national responsibility in strengthening access to justice for all.

Why the A2J Run Matters

According to multiple studies by the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL Reports 2016, 2020 & 2024), 80% of Ugandans experience a legal problem at some point in their lives. The most common issues include:

Land disputes

Domestic violence

Family-related wrangles (marriage, inheritance, child custody)

Criminal justice needs

Commercial disputes

Despite the high need, many Ugandans lack adequate information, legal representation, or the means to navigate justice processes. The A2J Run is designed to shine a light on these bottlenecks while mobilizing resources to improve legal aid infrastructure and outreach.

Organisers have appealed to the general public, legal professionals, corporate partners, well-wishers, and all justice stakeholders to support and participate because “Justice matters for all of us in this country.”

How to Participate

Participation requires the purchase of official running kits:

Platinum Kit: UGX 35,000

Ordinary Kit: UGX 25,000

Kits can be acquired at:

LASPNET Offices in Mengo

MoMo Pay: 730673

Airtel Merchant: 4383109

Total Mengo

ULS Offices in Kamwokya

Law Development Centre (LDC), Makerere *

Online via: https://qkt.io/laspnet

On-site purchase on the day of the run

Appreciation to Partners and Supporters

LASPNET and ULS have expressed gratitude to the many stakeholders already supporting the event, including:

Buganda Kingdom

Judiciary

Law Development Centre

Uganda Law Society

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

SAMONA

Legal Aid Service Providers 

Insurance Appeals Tribunal

Universities (Uganda Pentecostal University, Kampala International University, Cavendish University)

Media partners: Radio One, Channel 44, Namirembe FM

Churches

Members of the general public

Their contributions—financial, logistical, and promotional—continue to shape the success of this inaugural edition.

A Call to Action: Let’s Run4Justice

The A2J Run represents more than a physical race; it is a national call to promote fairness, strengthen legal empowerment, and build a society where every Ugandan can access justice without barriers.

LASPNET and ULS invite everyone to lace up, show up, and stand up for justice on 29th November 2025.

Let’s all Run 4 Justice.